Leadership Team

Cindy joined SLAC in 2008 and is currently the Issues and Improvements Program Manager, where she manages information about issues that SLAC faces and SLAC's pursuit of continuous improvement. Cindy first came to the Lab in her undergraduate years as a visiting scientist to collect data at SSRL and fell in love with SLAC. In her free time, she loves to hike, paddle and garden.

Katya is a mechanical engineer at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, where she has been part of the Accelerator Directorate’s Mechanical Engineering & Technical Support Division since 2021. She has been contributing to the design and implementation of the Cryogenic Distribution System for the LCLS-II-HE project. Outside of her engineering work, she enjoys reading, scuba diving, and kayaking

I joined SLAC in December 2018 as a postdoc in the Accelerator Directorate. I've since moved to an Staff Scientist position and my research focuses on accelerator physics. While at SLAC, I have enjoyed participating in outreach events and mentoring graduate and summer students.

I joined Stanford HR/Neonatology in 2003 and began at SLAC in 2011 as the ESH Administrative Manager. I’ve added to this role developing SLAC’s Business Continuity Program and Emergency Operations Center, leading the SLAC Administrative Professional’s Group and the Women’s ERG for a number of years, and maintaining certifications (CBCP, SHRM-CP, EMT). Working with our wonderful women and allies has been truly rewarding—I am honored to be a part of making a difference!

Elena has been a mechanical engineer with the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) since 2021. She has been helping with the LCLS-II-HE upgrade in the XPP and MFX experimental hutches. In her free time, Elena likes to run in Nisene Marks State Park, bake and play guitar.

Bradley joined SLAC in 2022 as part of ESH's Health and Safety Services group. He manages the Chemical and Laboratory Safety programs and is the site's injury records manager. His education includes a BS in Applied Biological Sciences and MS in Biomedical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Bradly is passionate about lifelong learning, loves to read, and enjoys watching baseball and hockey, among many other sports.

Chethana Gowda has an educational background in Architecture and Construction and currently manages Infrastructure projects for DCS. She joined SLAC in 2022 and is actively involved in various activities at WERG. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and has summited notable peaks such as Mt. Whitney, Half Dome, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Shirin Ketabforoush is a dedicated professional who excels in driving collaborative progress for SLAC's employee resource groups while providing vital tactical support and fostering a community professionals. By consolidating metrics and facilitating communication, events, advocacy, and marketing efforts, Shirin contributes significantly to organizational culture at the Laboratory.

Associate Lab Director, Technology Innovation Directorate